The Louisiana Department of Education designates schools as Top Gains. The information was released along with school and district report cards Nov. 7.

Goree's proposal comes after the board approved a $1,500 stipend in January for certified staff — teachers and principals — of Top Gains schools.

To receive the extra pay, the certified or support staff member must have been employed at school last year and this year. The one-time bonuses should be paid in December, said Mary Nash-Wood, spokesperson for the Caddo schools.